A memorable interchange from Ozu's The Lady and The Beard, wherein the ingenue tells her would-be "modern" suitor that he lacks an essential skill she needs from her man.
She stands firm
He brushes her off
Oh snap!
Electric Shadow
Discovering Ozu (Appendix B): Tokihiko Okada
Tokihiko Okada, a silent film actor on the rise, and one of Ozu's early career megastars-in-the-making, died far too young. I learned something surprising, delightful, and touching when I researched his background and legacy.
Discovering Ozu 4: Wives, Crime, Comedy, and Beards
The next few Ozu films cover the last four movies he made in 1930 (out of seven), and the three that he made in 1931. They are a diverse mix of crime, melodrama, romance, an attempt at a character franchise, and the story of Japan's cultural progression.
Check back on this entry in March, when I get my hands on the BFI's latest Ozu Collection release and add screengrabs from the first feature in this in batch...
Satoko Date in 1931's The Lady and The Beard